Weed Barrier & Stabilizers

1. Prepare the Area

Remove all weeds from the desired area. For added protection, apply pre-emergent herbicide before laying down the fabric.

2. Place the Fabric

Unroll fabric and cut to desired length. Fit the fabric around plants, lights, etc., by cutting slits “X” where needed. Overlapping a minimum of 4-6 inches and secure with Fabric Staples, staggering 1.2 staples per square yard.

3. Cover the Fabric

Immediately cover with 3-4 inches of mulch, bark, decorative rock or stone to protect the fabric from sunlight and to enhance the appearance of your project.

1. Prepare Area

Remove all weeds from the desired area. For added protection, apply pre-emergent herbicide before laying down fabric. For best weed control and soil stabilization, install fabric with fuzzy side facing the ground. For mulch stabilization, install the fuzzy side up.

2. Place Fabric

Unroll fabric and cut to desired length. Fit fabric around plants, lights, etc., by cutting slits“X” where needed. Overlapping a minimum 4-6 inches and secure with Fabric Staples, staggering 1.2 staples per square yard.

3. Cover Fabric

Immediately cover over with 3-4 inches of mulch, bark, decorative rock or stone to protect fabric from sunlight and to enhance the appearance of your project.

1. Subgrade

1. Excavate between 4–6˝ below finished grade.
2. Compact native soil using a plate compactor.
3. Use a high water flow geotextile, ensuring that the fabric is enough to wrap up the edges of the excavated areas.
4. Add and compact between 2–4˝ of base, making sure this material is 2˝ below the finished height of the walkway.

2. Edging

1. Place edge restraint, framing the walkway. This step is necessary to prevent the edges from breaking down with use.
2. Edging can be held in place by landscape spikes placed every 12˝.

3. Install Material

1. Install decomposed granite or similar material, grading 1/2–3/4˝ above the Paver Rail to allow for final height once compacted.
2. Apply Path Stabilizer using a watering can at a coverage of 20 sq. ft. per gallon. This applies to both residential and commercial installs.
3. Let the material sit for 40-60 minutes. If the material is still saturated, let sit for 15 minutes longer, and check every 15 minutes until it has drained. Do not allow Path Stabilizer to dry out completely.
4. Compact the entire surface. Make multiple passes with the compactor. If the surface is too saturated, the compactor will slow or stop. Wait until the material has drained and this no longer happens before continuing. Areas that were compacted too early can be lightly raked and re-compacted.

4. Post Compaction & Top Coat

1. RESIDENTIAL: Apply a top coat of Path Stabilizer at a coverage rate of 50 sq. ft. per gallon 24 hours after compaction. The surface must be dry before applying.
2. COMMERCIAL: Apply Path Stabilizer at a coverage of 30 sq. ft. per gallon. Wait 24 hours and apply a top coat of 40 sq. ft. per gallon. The surface must be dry before applying the top coat.

5. USER TIPS

• Avoid use on clean store i.e. pea gravel/chip stone, decorative rock, or sand.
• For use with 3/8˝ to 1/4˝ (1 cm – 0.6 cm) minus angular rock with fines. Up to 3/4˝ (2 cm) minus can be used if tested first.
• Before install, have a solid base to improve overall performance.
• Apply when temperature is between 50°–80°F (10°–26°C).
• Allow up to 72 hours to fully cure, with temperatures staying above 50°F (10° C).
• Consider water runoff and drainage when designing walkway/ patio (do not slope toward buildings).
• Edge restraints: Paver Rail is recommended for best results.
• Test in a small, discrete area before use.
• Maintenance coat maybe required after 12 months.

6. COVERAGE

• RESIDENTIAL: Up to 75 sq. ft. per 5 gallons (6.97 sq. m per 18.93 liters).

7. CLEAN UP

• Rinse off all equipment with clean water and let dry.

8. STORAGE

• KEEP FROM FREEZING. Store container in a cool area with cap or lid firmly in place.

1. COVERAGE

1. Up to 200 sq. ft. per gallon (18.58 sq. m. per 3.78 liters). Coverage may vary depending on surface and application.

2. PREPARATION

1. To increase effectiveness, press mulch in place to compact the area.
2. Lightly water mulch before applying to increase the bonding of Mulch Stabilizer.

3. APPLICATION

1. Spray Mulch Stabilizer in a slow, even, saturating coat.
2. For better stabilization, a second coat is recommended. Allow the first coat to dry for at least 2 hours.

4. CURE

1. Let dry for 24 hours without rain or sprinklers.

5. USER TIPS

• Apply with an Heavy-Duty Construction Sprayer.
• Maximum bond strength after 24 hours.
• Do not apply if rain is forecasted within 48 hours. Mulch needs to stay dry during the curing process
• Apply when the temperature will stay between 50°F–80°F for 48 hours before and after installation.
• Avoid spraying directly onto plants or trees.
• Not recommended for pine/chunk bark nuggets or wood chips.

6. CLEAN UP

• Rinse off all equipment with clean water and let dry.

7. STORAGE

• KEEP FROM FREEZING. Store container in a cool area with cap or lid firmly in place.